JR48496: CMVC 232239 - SEO substitution parameters used in SEO meta data fields are not properly replaced

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• If you use a substitution parameter in SEO meta data fields, and
  the substitution value is results in empty, the system is not
  replacing the substitution parameter at all.
  
   Steps to recreate issue:
  
   1. Set the keyword field for a product/category as an empty
  string ("")
   2. View page source of the product/category page
  
   The meta keyword seen in the page source will be
  "CategoryKeyword"/"ProductKeyword" instead of ""
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• USERS AFFECTED:
   WebSphere Commerce users on v7.0 who use the SEO meta data
  feature
  
   PROBLEM ABSTRACT:
   SEO substitution parameters used in SEO meta data fields are
  not properly replaced
  
   BUSINESS IMPACT:
   Incorrect meta keywords being used.
  
   RECOMMENDATION:
  

Problem conclusion

• If the value being substituted is empty then just display empty.
   Only when the substitution parameter is not recognized by the
  system it will remain as is unreplaced.
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   The latest available maintenance information can be obtained
  from the Recommended Fixes for WebSphere Commerce technote:
   http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=3046&uid=swg21261296
  

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

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Fix information

• Fixed component name

  WC BUS EDITION

• Fixed component ID

  5724I3800

Applicable component levels

• R700 PSY

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